I take a package of Ichiban noodles, some baby carrots, and a small tin of chicken. Get the water simmering, toss in the carrots and noodles, let 'em go for a bit, add the seasoning packet and the chicken, and enjoy one surprisingly good (and filling) pot of soup. Superb in a lean-to on a cold, rainy evening!
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Sarah and I have a fav meal that we actually pass up being treated to a restaraunt for:
Aluminum Foil Dinners (learned in Boy Scouts)
Take a sheet of aluminum foil and lay it out on the table.
Wash some potatoes then dice them up.
Do the same with some carrots.
Now.. throw a slab of butter in the center of the aluminum foil.
Take some hamburger and make a patty, then put it in the center on top fo the butter.
Mound some of those potatoes and carrots around it. Then wrap it all up in the aluminum followed by a second wrap of foil. Then throw it in the fire.
Cook until you think it might be done. Then take the bugger out and manja!
Aluminum Foil Dinners (learned in Boy Scouts)
Take a sheet of aluminum foil and lay it out on the table.
Wash some potatoes then dice them up.
Do the same with some carrots.
Now.. throw a slab of butter in the center of the aluminum foil.
Take some hamburger and make a patty, then put it in the center on top fo the butter.
Mound some of those potatoes and carrots around it. Then wrap it all up in the aluminum followed by a second wrap of foil. Then throw it in the fire.
Cook until you think it might be done. Then take the bugger out and manja!
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I'm with trailhead,
When car-camping I'll bring just about anything but, still I don't spend hours trying to cook a gourmet meal. I save that for home.
Backpacking, I like the mountain house meals also.
When I've been hiking all-day the last thing I feel like doing is cooking.
So the easiest thing for me, is to boil some water, huck it in the bag and wait. I usually let it sit twice as long as they say to.
Most of their meals have a pleated bottom so it stands up-right while it hydrates.
Then the best part, as it say's in the directions,
( for your convenience, eat right out of the pouch! )
Nice... no dishes to do!
Simply fold up the bag,seal it and walk away. Done.
The down side is the price.
Most meals that serve two, cost about 5-7 bucks.
I only weigh about 150, but I will easily eat for four after a long day of hiking.
However, I would much rather pay the price than go through the hassle.
Steve
When car-camping I'll bring just about anything but, still I don't spend hours trying to cook a gourmet meal. I save that for home.
Backpacking, I like the mountain house meals also.
When I've been hiking all-day the last thing I feel like doing is cooking.
So the easiest thing for me, is to boil some water, huck it in the bag and wait. I usually let it sit twice as long as they say to.
Most of their meals have a pleated bottom so it stands up-right while it hydrates.
Then the best part, as it say's in the directions,
( for your convenience, eat right out of the pouch! )
Nice... no dishes to do!
Simply fold up the bag,seal it and walk away. Done.
The down side is the price.
Most meals that serve two, cost about 5-7 bucks.
I only weigh about 150, but I will easily eat for four after a long day of hiking.
However, I would much rather pay the price than go through the hassle.
Steve
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I guess this is worth sharing as I learned it a few years ago on this board. I've stuck with it and always loved it. Note: I don't have a great need for hot food on the trail. Before I leave I make quesadillas. Warm/brown a flour tortila filled with cheese and add something to flavor it, my favorite is peppers and onions. Your list might include:
Sliced mushrooms
Green onions
Black olives, sliced
Fresh tomatoes, diced
Avocado
Lettuce
Chicken pieces
Tuna
Sardines
I cut them in 6-pieces and place them in zip-lock bags. They are really flavorful at the end of a day. I can't make it through two quesadillas (that would be four tortillas w/cheese and veggie)! Now, for added enjoyment take along a packet of salsa. If you're with me I usually share them because they fill me up and taste so good.
Also, Peanut Butter & Jelly is a favorite off the trail so on the trail it works fine. Using Pita bread is the trick that helps with packing, even though my wife doesn't understand that I don't mind a PB&J sandwich that has soaked into the bread.
If I'm in for a day or two - I'm set. Admittedly, this is not a go-lite hikers dream.
Sliced mushrooms
Green onions
Black olives, sliced
Fresh tomatoes, diced
Avocado
Lettuce
Chicken pieces
Tuna
Sardines
I cut them in 6-pieces and place them in zip-lock bags. They are really flavorful at the end of a day. I can't make it through two quesadillas (that would be four tortillas w/cheese and veggie)! Now, for added enjoyment take along a packet of salsa. If you're with me I usually share them because they fill me up and taste so good.
Also, Peanut Butter & Jelly is a favorite off the trail so on the trail it works fine. Using Pita bread is the trick that helps with packing, even though my wife doesn't understand that I don't mind a PB&J sandwich that has soaked into the bread.
If I'm in for a day or two - I'm set. Admittedly, this is not a go-lite hikers dream.
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onrhodes
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Just out of curiosity...
How do those of you who are bringing things like premade chicken quesadillas, etc keep them from spoiling while out on a hike? Do you actually hike with a cooler bag?
My wife is a chef and I'm very concious of the amount of time that food is left out and gets too warm. The "window" is about 4 hours, after that the chances of it making you sick are pretty good.
Even with a lot of cheeses this is something you have to be very careful of.
How do those of you who are bringing things like premade chicken quesadillas, etc keep them from spoiling while out on a hike? Do you actually hike with a cooler bag?
My wife is a chef and I'm very concious of the amount of time that food is left out and gets too warm. The "window" is about 4 hours, after that the chances of it making you sick are pretty good.
Even with a lot of cheeses this is something you have to be very careful of.
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